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September 26, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

September 2019 Newsletter

In this issue of our e-newsletter we have:Temporary Occupancy Procedures for Fire SurvivorsChapter 40: Sonoma Complex Fire Recovery Code ExtensionCannabis Ordinance UpdateAccessory Dwelling Unit Code ChangesGet Involved in the Local Coastal Plan Update!Permit Requirements for Back-up GeneratorsThird Party Plan Check - Permit Process ImprovementExpedited Plan Reviews - Permit Process Improvement Read full story

September 24, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

Permit Requirements for Back-up Generators

During a power de-energization event, a generator can provide emergency electrical power to your home. If you live in unincorporated Sonoma County and plan to use a generator that connects to your electrical panel, you will need a permit from Permit Sonoma for the electrical work. If the generator will be housed in a structure of its own, the structure may be subject to additional permits. Read full story

September 18, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

Revised Third Party Plan Check

As part of our continued pursuit of process improvements, Permit Sonoma has revised the Third Party Plan Check policy (BPC-013). The goal of the revision is to reduce permit processing time by removing some of the obstacles in our previous practice. Read full story

September 16, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

Sonoma County Local Coastal Plan Update Survey

What is a Local Coastal Plan?The Local Coastal Plan (LCP) serves as the General Plan for the Sonoma Coast.The LCP provides guidance on issues including for land use, protection ofresources, and public access. Help Permit Sonoma assess thebest ways to engage residents in the update of the LCP update by taking a shortsurvey! Read full story

August 30, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

August 2019 Newsletter

In this issue of our e-newsletter we have:Code Enforcement Takes Action on Illegal Cannabis GrowsCoastal Close-Up Photo ContestHazMat Team Keeps Our Roads and Waterways SafeStorm Drains Connect Streets to CreeksSonoma Developmental Center (SDC) UpdatePerformance Dashboards Read full story

August 16, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

Septic Permitting Changes Now in Effect

As of August 15, 2019, the Sonoma County Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) Manual version 7.0 is in effect. Customers are hereby advised that any septic applications will be required to comply with the provisions of the OWTS Manual version 7.0. Customers are further advised of the following updates to Permit Sonoma’s permitting procedures... Read full story

August 13, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

Sonoma County Officially Adopts New Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Manual

The Director of Permit Sonoma hereby adopts the County of Sonoma’s Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) Manual, version 7.0, dated August 15, 2019. Read full story

July 31, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

July 2019 Newsletter

In this issue of our e-newsletter we have:Environmental Resource Management Summer Academy Sonoma County Receives Merit Award for Housing Initiatives Local Fire Departments to Fly Flags for Red Flag Warnings Code Enforcement Success Story Vegetation Management & Defensible Space July 2019 Performance Data Read full story

July 30, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

Clean Streams in Southern Sonoma County

Permit Sonoma is part of a public/private partnership to reduce pollution in the Sonoma Creek and Petaluma River watersheds. Read full story

July 10, 2019

ADU Calculator Can Help Homeowners Estimate Costs and Benefits of Building an ADU

Permit Sonoma, with regional partners, is introducing a new online tool to help estimate the costs, returns, and benefits associated with building an accessory dwelling unit (ADU). Read full story